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Central to his economic policy is stopping new borrowing. Maraga said public debt has ballooned because loans have been used for recurrent spending rather than development. He stressed that the country must reduce wastage and restructure existing debt to free up resources for investment. He
Gachagua described DCP as “the party of Kenyan patriots,” but noted that the two lawmakers could still choose Wiper if they preferred. He said the united opposition was still working together and that parties within it knew where each had an advantage.
Maraga said the challenge arose from “a constitutional demand” found in the transitional provisions of the 2010 Constitution, which gave Parliament five years to operationalise the two-thirds gender principle. This rule bars more than two-thirds of elective or appointive positions from being held by members of the same gender.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga warns Kenya is at a make-or-break moment, saying entrenched corruption, impunity and weak electoral access for youth risk national collapse without top-level reforms.
Etale commended President Ruto for responding quickly to the Gen Z outcry after his meeting with Raila Odinga, saying it showed a willingness to address citizens’ concerns. He expressed optimism that more would be done “to ensure that the youth, the minority, persons with disability, women, are included in government.”
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Thursday, Maraga said the scenes of violence, disregard for the law and growing public frustration pushed him to step forward, even though he has never been involved in active politics.
Britain emphasized that it is willing to investigate any new allegations within its jurisdiction once evidence is presented. The statement also underlined the importance of the UK-Kenya defence partnership, which includes joint programmes in training, education, and security capability development.
Three suspects were arraigned at Kahawa Law Courts over alleged IS East Africa terror-financing via mobile money and crypto-linked accounts, as Kenya intensifies efforts to disrupt extremist funding networks.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Thursday, the ODM communications director said the news of Raila’s death hit him and many others with a force they were not prepared for, even though he had been receiving treatment in India.
Corporal Mwanagisi Hilal, the first witness to take the stand, told the magistrate that she was carrying out her normal traffic duties on April 10, 2020, when she was alerted that a pedestrian had been knocked down. She rushed to the scene and found Prof Walibora on the ground, surrounded by members of the public who were trying to help.
Nyaribo now joins Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and Kericho Governor Erick Mutai as governors who have survived removal on a technicality, with Mutai having escaped twice.
The agreement was signed on behalf of SUPKEM by its National Chairman, Hassan Ole Nado, alongside Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of Saudi Arabia.
Thirty-eight senators voted to sustain the objection, while only four opposed it, effectively terminating the impeachment process on a technicality.
The youthful politician made a comeback to the County Assembly after a court nullified his 2022 election.
Justice Martin Muya issued the summons requiring the two to present themselves on December 16, 2025, at 11am. The judge said the continued lack of clarity from investigating agencies required the highest-ranking officers to state the progress of the case directly before the court.
Ruto said some parts of JKIA have deteriorated so much that they depend on patch-up work, and that the government is working with private partners to source close to Sh200 billion for a full upgrade.
Governor Abdi Guyo and Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya said the situation needed urgent government attention, warning that more families could be exposed to danger if nothing is done.
Kuria, who has recently signalled interest in running for Nairobi’s top county seat, maintained that his bid is driven by concerns over what he described as deteriorating governance and service delivery in the capital.
ELOG deployed long-term observers before the polls and 100 roving observers across 22 electoral areas on election day. While polling stations opened on time, had materials in place and conducted counting transparently, the group documented multiple violations that it said undermined credibility.
Kingi explained that the matter will be handled through a formal Motion after a Notice of Motion has been issued. He added that senators will debate the objection and vote once the debate ends.
Factories in the East of the Rift recorded an average of USD 2.95 per kilogram, while those in the West averaged only USD 1.78 due to lower-quality teas.
North Eastern Kenyan MPs have warned that 2.1 million people are facing severe food insecurity, urging President Ruto's administration to declare the drought a national disaster and implement long-term solutions.
As UNEP’s Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration, Amani will work to mobilise young people and raise awareness about efforts to prevent, halt and reverse environmental degradation.
On the actual quantity of miraa exported daily to Somalia, Kagwe said government records show exports ranging between 13 and 17 tonnes per day, contrary to the over 40 tonnes reported by the Nyambene Miraa Trade Association (NYAMITA).
In his statement, Kuria emphasised that his decision was not driven by tribal affiliations or party interests, but by a shared commitment to confronting the deep-rooted challenges facing Kenya’s capital.
A father in the Shakahola massacre trial told a Mombasa court he believes his four missing children are alive, rejecting DNA and postmortem findings identifying one exhumed body as his daughter.
Kenya’s Interior Ministry has ordered full criminal prosecution of all defilement cases, with no mediation or withdrawals, a move backed by NGEC to protect children and strengthen justice.
Police in Laare, Igembe North, have arrested six more suspects over a December 1, 2025 gang rape, bringing the total in custody to nine, as investigations and a public appeal for information continue.
The charges were formally read out in the Senate chamber on Wednesday, outlining accusations of gross violation of the Constitution and other laws.
Koskei specifically called out the unauthorised extension or renewal of CEOs’ contracts, done without his office’s required consent. Other irregularities include hiring staff into unapproved positions and forming parallel organisational structures without any legal basis. The Public Service chief also expressed concern over the routine neglect of circulars that regulate board activities, travel arrangements, and office allocations.